Puss in Boots and other Cat Tails: today to
Nov. 8, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Presented by
Stageworks. Audiences are taken on a wild adventure around the
world with stories of the most famous cats in history.
www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500.

Androcles and the Lion: today to Nov.
15, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.
Presented by Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theater company for
young audiences. Recommended for age five and older. (480) 350-2822
or www.childsplayaz.org/box office.

Robots: The Interactive Exhibition:
through Feb. 14, Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. The
educational exhibition immerses children and their families in
scientific adventures exploring the “reel and real” science behind
robotics. Based on the 20th Century Fox animated feature of the
same name. (602) 716-2000 or www.azscience.org.

Smokey Joe’s Café: through Nov. 21,
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Road. Mesa. Features
hits from the 50’s and 60’s. Adult tickets, $45 to $54, include a
buffet meal. Tickets for children 12 and under are $22. Show Only
seats are $28. www.broadwaypalmwest.com or (480) 325-6700.

Face to Face: 150 Years of Photographic
Portraiture: through Jan. 10, Phoenix Art Museum,
1625 N. Central Ave. Features evocative portraits by some of the
greatest photographic image-makers of the 19th, 20th and 21st
centuries. In conjunction with the exhibition, a special evening
with photographer and author, Nick Kelsh, will begin at 7 p.m. Dec.
2. Kelsh is the author of the popular “how to” series including
How to Photograph Your Baby and How to Photograph Your
Family. www.PhxArt.org or (602) 257-1222.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Navajo Weavers Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Features over 50 Navajo weavers
showing and selling their textiles, special lectures, book
signings, demonstrations, films and a raffle. Meet the weavers and
discover the traditions, processes and inspirations behind their
work. www.heard.org or (602) 252-8848.

Pianist, composer and performer William Joseph:
7:30 p.m., Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Opening for acts
like Josh Groban and Clay Aiken and a featured performer on the PBS
special, David Foster and Friends, this Phoenix native brings home
his unique sound of “classic pop,” an eclectic mix of genres,
including rock and classical music. He also used to teach piano
lessons in Ahwatukee Foothills. www.mesaartscenter.com.

From Gumm to Garland: Judy the
Musical: today to Nov. 22, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E.
Main St. The new musical chronicles the life of legendary performer
Judy Garland. www.judythemusical.com, www.mesaartscenter.com or
(480) 644-6500.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Playing For Change: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main
St., Mesa. The band features musicians from around the globe, many
of whom appeared in the “Stand By Me” video (viewed online than 30
million times) www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500.

‘Santa Baby’: A Judy Roberts Christmas: 7:30
p.m., Arizona State University Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N.
Scottadale Road, Scottsdale. Expect an uplifting performance to
kick off the holidays when this popular jazz pianist/vocalist turns
her musicianship and wit loose on songs of the season. Look for
some guest artists to join the festivities. $20 and $25. (480)
596-2660 or www.ticketmaster.com.

The Elves & The Shoemaker: today to Dec.
24, Great American Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St. 10 a.m.
Wednesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m.
Sundays. Santa’s elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife
in this musical holiday favorite. Appropriate for ages kindergarten
and up. Reservations: (602) 262-2050.

Friday, Dec. 4

A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail:
today to Dec. 23, Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. First St. The
musical, a VYT holiday tradition, features Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and
their friends in the Hundred Acre Woods in a celebration of
friendship, caring and sharing. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, noon
and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, 12:30 and 4 p.m. Sundays. $20. (602)
253-8188, ext. 2 or www.vyt.com.

Unexpected Wegman: through Jan. 24,
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St.
Forty-five William Wegman works feature photographic portraits of
Weimaraner dogs and reveal an array of many other whimsically
portrayed subjects in a diverse range of media and forms.
www.smoca.org.

Leahy Family Christmas: 7:30 p.m., Ikeda
Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. The Celtic Canadian
powerhouse of eight siblings are each a triple-threat of
fiddle-driven music, dance and vocals. From sacred hymns, slow airs
and luscious Christmas carols to a toe tapping mix of fiery reels
and jigs, Leahy Family Christmas covers the full spectrum of the
holiday. $30. www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500.

Sunday, Dec. 6

Welk Stars “Christmas Reunion” Concert: 1 p.m.,
Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Longtime
musical family members of “The Lawrence Welk Show” reunite. Travel
back in time as these ‘wunnerful’ performers sing, dance and
celebrate the yuletide just as they did on television’s
longest-running weekly series. $36. www.mesaartscenter.com or (480)
644-6500.

iTheatre’s Holiday Cabaret with Jeff Kennedy:
today to Dec. 21, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St. An
intimate evening of holiday music featuring an array of songs that
celebrate the season. Show times vary. Tickets: $16 in advance, $20
at the door. www.herbergertheater.org or (602) 252-8497.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Holiday Art and Music Festival: 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. today and tomorrow, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa.
Festival features original works of art for sale by several local
and national artists; live entertainment; artist demonstrations in
glass blowing, metals and ceramics; children’s activities; and a
variety of beverages and food from local restaurants.
www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500.

A Christmas Carol, presented by Actors Theatre:
today to Dec. 24, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St.
Celebrate the “spirits” of the holidays with the entire family.
Sure to warm the hearts of children of all ages. Show times vary.
$25 to $67. www.herbergertheater.org or (602) 252-8497.

American Stars in Concert for the Holidays, featuring
former American Idol Finalists: 7:30 p.m., Ikeda Theater,
Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Features four of the top ten
finalists from seasons one through seven. $28 to $48.
www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500.

Monday, Dec. 14

“Spirit of the Season” - A Holiday Music Concert with
Jeffrey Hattrick and Nicole Pesce: 7 p.m., Herberger
Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St. A joyful musical event from Jazz
to Classical, celebrating friends, family and the holidays. $15 to
$33. www.herbergertheater.org or (602) 252-8497.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: 7:30
p.m., Dodge Theatre, 400 W. Washington St. Tickets - $28 to $85 for
adults and $23 to $80 for children 12 and under - are available at
www.livenation.com, the Dodge Theatre box office, by calling
1-(877)-598-6671 or at participating Blockbuster stores. A special
four-pack of reserved tickets is available for $60.

Saturday, Dec. 26

Zoppé - An Italian Family Circus: today to Jan.
3, Chandler Center for the Arts, West Lawn, 250 N. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler. In Old-World Italian tradition, the circus welcomes
guests into its intimate 500-seat tent for a one-ring circus. This
magnificent show features acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship,
canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation. A
special New Year’s Eve performance will include party favors. $15
to $35. Show times vary. www.chandlercenter.org.

Peter and the Wolf: 4 p.m.
preview, runs Jan. 30 to March 14, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700
W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Presented by Childsplay, Arizona’s
professional theater company for young audiences. Recommended for
age three and older. (480) 350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org/box
office.

Tomato Plant Girl: 1 p.m.
preview, runs through April 18, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W.
Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Presented by Childsplay, Arizona’s
professional theater company for young audiences. Recommended for
age five and older. (480) 350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org/box
office.

The Big Friendly Giant: 4 p.m.
preview, runs May 1 to 23, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio
Salado Parkway, Tempe. Presented by Childsplay, Arizona’s
professional theater company for young audiences. Recommended for
age five and older. (480) 350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org/box
office.

Tuesday, June 15

In The Heights: today to June 20,
Arizona State University, Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave.,
Tempe. Part of the 2009-10 Broadway Across America – Arizona
season. 1-(800) 982-ARTS (2787), www.asugammage.com or
broadwayacrossamerica.com.

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